My Savior wept that all tears might be wiped from my eyes
groaned that I might have endless song,
endured all pain that I might have unfading health,
bore a thorny crown that I might have a glory-diadem,
bowed His head that I might uplift mine,
experienced reproach that I might receive welcome,
closed His eyes in death that I might gaze on unclouded brightness,
expired that I might for ever live.
From the prayer “Love Lusters at Calvary”
from The Valley of Vision
Christ was all anguish that I might be all joy,
cast off that I might be brought in,
trodden down as an enemy that I might be welcomed as a friend,
surrendered to hell’s worst that I might attain heaven’s best,
stripped that I might be clothed,
wounded that I might be healed,
athirst that I might drink,
tormented that I might be comforted,
made a shame that I might inherit glory,
entered darkness that I might have eternal light.
From the prayer “Love Lusters at Calvary”
from The Valley of Vision
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33 (ESV)
A Culture of Grace and Truth:
Understanding the Application of Truth in Our Culture
Romans 14
Dan Brooks, Pastor
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A Culture of Grace and Truth:
Handling Differences Graciously
Romans 14
Dan Brooks, Pastor
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May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:5-6
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:14-16
Blessed Lord Jesus,
No human mind could conceive or invent the gospel.
Acting in eternal grace, You are both its Messenger and its Message,
lived out on earth through infinite compassion,
applying Your life to insult, injury, death,
that I might be redeemed, ransomed, freed.
Blessed be You, O Father, for contriving this way,
Eternal thanks to You, O Lamb of God, for opening this way,
Praise everlasting to You, O Holy Spirit, for applying this way to my heart.
From the prayer “The Gospel Way” in The Valley of Vision
